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Sunnats of Travelling Part-1

                In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

‘Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), his blessed descendents and noble companions.’

                                                                      Aameen.

 

SUNNATS PERTAINING TO TRAVEL

S.1. Rasulullah SAW has said that travelling is a means of acquiring good health. (Kanzul Ummal-S.K.-Vol.2:Pg. 196)

S.2. Rasulullah SAW has said that travel is a part of difficulty, therefore, upon completion of one’s work one should return home as quickly as possible. (Muslim - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 196-197)

S. 3. Although Rasulullah SAW commenced a journey on other days, he also preferred beginning a journey on a Thursday. (Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 197)

S.4. Rasulullah SAW preferred commencing his journey after the Fajr Salah i.e. before Ishraaq time which begins at +/- twelve minutes after sunrise. (S.K.-Vol. 2 :Pg. 198)

Note: This means that Rasulullah would not wait for Ishraq.

S. 5. Travel during the month of Ramadhan is permissible.

(.Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 199-200)

S.6. Rasulullah SAW has said that the day of Jumu’ah (Friday) does not stop one from travel as long as the time for Jumu’ah Salah does not enter, i.e.: travelling before Zawaal (mid day) is permissible. (Kanzul Ummal-S.K.-Vol. 2 : Pg. 200)

S. 7. Rasulullah SAW has said that one should seek out:

a) The neighbour before the house;

b) The travelling companion before the journey; and

c) To start the journey after making arrangements for the expenses. (Ithaf-S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 203)

S.8. One should carry food provisions for the journey.

(Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 206)

S.9. To read two (or four Rakaats) of Nafl Salaah before setting out on a journey. (Majma 'uzZawaid-S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 205)

S.10. Our Nabi SAW discouraged setting out alone on a journey.

(Ahmad-S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 204)

S.11. Rasulullah SAW has advised to appoint an Ameer (leader) when several people are travelling together (so that decisions could be easily reached after mutual consultation.) {Abu Dawud-S.K. -Vol. 2 : Pg. 211)

S.12. The one appointed as Ameer should have the following qualities, he should be:

 a. pious;